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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 721.48 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 721.48 and 313.12 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 721.48 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/721.48 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 721.48 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 225,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,909.82/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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